For sale

$325,000

1816 Rochester Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245

4beds

1,970sqft

$2,319/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1959

10,454 Square Feet Lot

$319,600 Zestimate^®

$165/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Windsor Heights 4-bedroom, 3 bath ranch built in 1959. Close to Iowa City schools. Many plantings front and back. Private back yard backed by woods. Easy access to all downtown has to offer. See attached list for all the updates.

7 days

1,398

73

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Rooms

Room types: Family Room, Primary Bath

Heating

Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Entrance Foyer, Primary On Main Level, Pantry
Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
Windows: Double Pane Windows
Basement: Daylight,Full,Sump Pump,Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,970
Total interior livable area: 1,970 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,185
Finished area below ground: 785

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Parking Pad
Has attached garage: Yes
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
Exterior features: Garden

Lot

Size: 10,454 Square Feet
Dimensions: 95 x 110 x 95 x 110
Features: Less Than Half Acre

Details

Parcel number: 1011171002
Zoning: residential
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Vinyl, Frame

Condition

Year built: 1959

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available

Green energy

Indoor air quality: Passive Radon

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Close To School, Near Shopping, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: Windsor Heights

Location

Region: Iowa City

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $165/sqft
Tax assessed value: $312,640
Annual tax amount: $5,328
Date on market: 7/31/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

$319,600

$304,000 - $336,000

$3,026/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/1/2026	Listed for sale	$325,000+40.1%$165/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202604774 Report a problem
9/21/2018	Sold	$232,000-1.7%$118/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20184718 Report a problem
9/10/2018	Pending sale	$236,000$120/sqft
Source: Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company #20184718 Report a problem
8/6/2018	Listed for sale	$236,000+27.6%$120/sqft
Source: Blank & McCune, The Real Estate Company #20184718 Report a problem
7/19/2012	Sold	$185,000-2.9%$94/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20121142 Report a problem
7/18/2012	Listed for sale	$190,500+9.8%$97/sqft
Source: Skogman Realty Co. #20121142 Report a problem
12/16/2010	Sold	$173,500$88/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,328 -2.3%	$312,640 +7.9%
2024	$5,453 +10.1%	$289,880
2023	$4,951 +4.7%	$289,880 +26.9%
2022	$4,731 +5.3%	$228,440
2021	$4,494 +2%	$228,440 +5.5%
2020	$4,408 +13.4%	$216,460
2019	$3,886	$216,460 +16.8%
2018	$3,886 +1.2%	$185,380
2017	$3,840 -1%	$185,380 +0.3%
2016	$3,878 +2.1%	$184,910
2015	$3,798 +1.5%	$184,910 +1.8%
2014	$3,742	$181,670
2012	--	$181,670 +5.1%
2011	--	$172,830 +6.3%
2009	--	$162,580
2008	--	$162,580 +37.2%
2005	$2,180 +2.5%	$118,530
2004	$2,126 -4%	$118,530 +2.4%
2003	$2,214 +3.6%	$115,700
2002	$2,138 +4.4%	$115,700 +4.3%
2001	$2,048	$110,920

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 52245

Getting around

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

27 / 100

Some Transit

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

4/10
Horace Mann Elementary School
Grades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
4/10
Southeast Junior High School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
6/10
Iowa City High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Mann
Middle: Southeast
High: City

Source: Iowa City Area AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.